Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2015

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2015 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring The Geoffrey Bell collection of pre-Confederation tokens and coins. This sale is also complimented with the first installment of countermark tokens from The Richard Cooper Collection. Selections from numerous other consigners round out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

This auction will take place
at the Toronto Reference Library,
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
on May 28th & 29th, 2015.


We are always planning ahead, and are currently preparing for our 2015 Fall Expo Sale, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2015. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, we are ready to help you with your collections and would love to discuss the opportunity to auction your collection, duplicates or selective prized possessions.

We hope you enjoy exploring the catalogue and wish you good luck with your bidding.

Brian, Dawn, Rayna, and Geoffrey Bell
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The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Geoffrey Bell Auctions. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, PMG, ICCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
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BR 870 (1832), N.S. Penny122BR 870 (1832), N.S. Penny
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BR 870 (1832), N.S. Penny Courteau 285a, CH NS-2B3, abt EF, but a stain and slight verdigris on reverse. Ex J.D. Ferguson. Note this lot is part of
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 204.00
BR 870 (1832), N.S. Penny Counterfeits123BR 870 (1832), N.S. Penny Counterfeits
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BR 870 (1832), N.S. Penny Counterfeits Courteau 286, CH NS-4A1, excellent EF, but some verdigris on rev. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 72.00
BR 871 (1832), N.S. Halfpenny124BR 871 (1832), N.S. Halfpenny
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BR 871 (1832), N.S. Halfpenny CH NS-1D, Courteau 267, NS-1D2, a very handsome AU. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 162.00
N.S. Token Lot125N.S. Token Lot
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N.S. Token Lot Includes: BR 871 (1832), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 266, NS-1D2, strong EF; Courteau 269, CH NS-1D2, abt EF; Courteau 272, CH NS-1D3, sol
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for 204.00
BR 871 (1832), Counterfeit Halfpennies126BR 871 (1832), Counterfeit Halfpennies
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BR 871 (1832), Counterfeit Halfpennies Courteau 281, very attractive chocolate EF or better; Courteau 282, brown EF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part o
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 130.00
1382 Erroneous Date Counterfeit1271382 Erroneous Date Counterfeit
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1382 Erroneous Date Counterfeit BR 872, Courteau 280, CH NS-3B, the key piece among the Nova Scotia counterfeits and traditionally one of the classics
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for 12,000.00
BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny128BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny
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BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, PCGS AU-58. Ex John Temple. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 144.00
BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny129BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny
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BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, Superior EF. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 90.00
N.S. Pennies130N.S. Pennies
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N.S. Pennies Includes: BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny, Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, EF; BR 873 (1843), Courteau 314, CH NS-2D1, abt EF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 108.00
N.S. Pennies131N.S. Pennies
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N.S. Pennies Includes: BR 873 (1840), N.S. Penny, Courteau 311, CH NS-2C1, EF; BR 873 (1843), Courteau 314, CH NS-2D1, EF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 72.00
N.S. Halfpennies132N.S. Halfpennies
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N.S. Halfpennies Includes: BR 874 (1840), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 292, medium O, CH NS-1E2, superior EF+; Courteau 293, medium O, CH NS-1E2, good VF;
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 192.00
N.S. Halfpennies133N.S. Halfpennies
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N.S. Halfpennies Includes: BR 874 (1840), N.S. Halfpenny, Courteau 292, medium O, CH NS-1E2, abt VF/VF; Courteau 295, small O, CH NS-1E4, VF+; Courtea
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 144.00
BR 874 (1843), N.S. Halfpennies134BR 874 (1843), N.S. Halfpennies
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BR 874 (1843), N.S. Halfpennies Includes: Courteau 299, CH NS-1F2, EF; Courteau 306, CH NS-1F5, very attractive EF. 2 Pcs. Note this lot is part of
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for 120.00
N.S. Halfpennies135N.S. Halfpennies
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N.S. Halfpennies Includes: BR 867 (1823), Courteau 251, CH NS-1A1, VF; Courteau 252, CH NS-1A3, good VF; Courteau 252, CH NS-1A3, Fine, verdigris; Cou
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 480.00
N.S. Pennies136N.S. Pennies
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N.S. Pennies Includes: BR 868 (1824), Courteau 261, CH NS-2A2, two examples, both VF, one from an unrusted and the other from a rusted obv. die; BR 87
Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for 330.00
BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny137BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny
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BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny Courteau 318, without L.C.W. below the bust, CH NS-6A2, AU with much remaining lustre, a weak second I in VICTORIA and tw
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 186.00
BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny138BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny
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BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny Courteau 319, with L.C.W., CH NS-6A1, Unc. with much lustre. Note this lot is part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 228.00
BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny139BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny
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BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Penny Courteau 319, with L.C.W., CH NS-6A1, AU, with luster and with die break and doubling in letters and date not evident wi
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 114.00
BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Pennies140BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Pennies
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BR 875, N.S. Mayflower Pennies Includes: Courteau 318, without L.C.W. CH NS-6A2, VF+; Courteau 319, with L.C.W., CH NS-6A1, 3 Pcs., EF, VF+, VF+. 4 Pc
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 60.00
BR 876, N.S. Mayflower Halfpenny141BR 876, N.S. Mayflower Halfpenny
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BR 876, N.S. Mayflower Halfpenny Courteau 315, no L.C.W., straight reverse, CH NS-5A1. Unc. with much luster and very attractive. Ex Don Flick. Not
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 115.00